Great news! We have a full-time Buyer position open at our Saint John, IN location. Want to join our family? Apply today!
As a Schillings Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring product availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will maintain strong partnerships with all vendors, meet operations' product needs on a timely basis, and evaluate/recommend new products to enhance standards, including increasing profitability.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all purchasing functions
Perform SKU maintenance; manage dead SKU's and inventory
Identify growth opportunities and monitor market competitiveness
Direct inventory and supplier management
Negotiate better pricing, including looking for different sources/vendors to buy from, existing or new items & project quotes
Forecast and plan multiple supply source demands
Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with Schilling programs
Analyze reports, inventory, and purchasing date including document discrepancies
Return all phone calls by priority & no later than end of day
Any other tasks or areas of responsibility that management or Schilling family deem
Education/Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of Buying experience, preferably in building materials
Advanced computer skills
Experience with purchasing programs, language, proposals
Advanced math skills
Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated to meet deadlines
Driven and adaptable
Highly organized with the ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through with strong time management skills
Team player that also can work independently
Maintain positive relationships with internal/external customers and staff
Excellent negotiation, customer service, and consulting skills
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required along with solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong research background, including market knowledge in various business/regions desired
Benefits
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life insurance & short-term disability
401k with profit sharing
PTO & paid holidays
Sponsored lunch events
Company discounts
MISSION - Give our customers what they want, on time and error-free
Schillings provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, unfavorable discharge from military status, sex, marital status, disability, order of protection status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Schillings is a drug-free workplace.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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